Motorola Solutions: A Safe Tech Bet

In the world of technology, where disruptive applications are prized and dynamic growth rates are the norm, Motorola Solutions stands out for being as flashy as a pair of old brown shoes.

Its sales growth is generally measured in the low single-digits. And revenue for the fourth quarter, the most-recent period reported, increased 5%. However, as much as 80% of the company's sales in any period, analysts say, are reflected in its order...